Responding to National Needs : The National Bureau of Standards Becomes the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1969-1993

In 2001, NIST celebrated its Centennial, honoring & recognizing its contributions to the world of S&T, American industry, & the economy over the last 100 years. This volume, covering the years 1969-1993, describes scientific & technological advances & the evolution of NIST into an institution that has also impacted & helped U.S. private industry & interests on a global basis. During this period NIST gained or expanded responsibilities for work as varied as energy conservation & recycling, the metric system, fire safety, computer security, quality improvement, assistance to smaller manufacturers, advanced technology r&d funding, & quality improvement in companies. Illustrated.Ramsey, Norman F. is the author of 'Responding to National Needs : The National Bureau of Standards Becomes the National Institute of Standards and Technology 1969-1993', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756721664 and ISBN 0756721660.